BEECHNUT LANE, WF8 4FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4FU

BEECHNUT LANE, WF8 4FU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.41 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4FU 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 4FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4FU, encompassing approximately 1122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WF8 4FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Beastfair with total crimes: 10
  • Linden Terrace with total crimes: 3

BEECHNUT LANE, WF8 4FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.41-15.00%
Shoplifting715.14-68.18%
Other theft56.23400.00%
Public order44.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.670.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-83.33%
Burglary10.89-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2265.90120.00%
Violence and sexual offences2019.5942.86%
Public order1017.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.91-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson68.0250.00%
Burglary35.34200.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1449.871300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1412.47-17.65%
Shoplifting1012.4742.86%
Public order88.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.120.00%
Other theft23.56100.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.62-10.53%
Shoplifting715.14-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.5650.00%
Public order22.67-75.00%
Theft from the person21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-83.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1948.0918.75%
Public order816.92100.00%
Shoplifting87.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3450.00%
Other crime25.340.00%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.3023.08%
Shoplifting814.25-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.12100.00%
Public order43.5633.33%
Burglary33.56200.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1530.2836.36%
Violence and sexual offences1313.36-18.75%
Public order311.58-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-33.33%
Burglary11.78-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1642.7545.45%
Shoplifting1114.25-50.00%
Public order59.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.450.00%
Drugs44.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-57.14%
Burglary32.6750.00%
Other crime12.670.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2243.64175.00%
Violence and sexual offences1119.59-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour79.80133.33%
Public order46.2333.33%
Other theft33.5650.00%
Burglary22.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.300.00%
Shoplifting810.69-65.22%
Vehicle crime47.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5633.33%
Drugs33.56-40.00%
Public order32.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-50.00%
Burglary22.670.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2353.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences1220.48-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour610.6920.00%
Public order65.3450.00%
Drugs55.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.45-40.00%
Burglary22.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2357.89109.09%
Violence and sexual offences1720.4821.43%
Anti-social behaviour515.14-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson54.45400.00%
Public order44.45-20.00%
Burglary43.56100.00%
Vehicle crime23.56100.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1443.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.470.00%
Shoplifting119.800.00%
Public order59.800.00%
Burglary24.450.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202414
June 202417
May 202419
April 202416
March 202413
February 202416
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202414
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 3 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
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202422
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202415
February 202411
January 202422
December 20238
November 202323
October 202323
September 202311

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
February 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4FU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Beastfair
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cornmarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Love Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Back Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Longwall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Liquorice Way
    Total1
    Burglary1