WF11 0AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 0AF

WF11 0AF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.51 per 1,000 population. This WF11 0AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 0AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 0AF, encompassing approximately 666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF11 0AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cattlelaith Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wedgewood Way with total crimes: 3

WF11 0AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1137.51266.67%
Shoplifting1016.51100.00%
Other theft215.01-33.33%
Public order13.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting524.0166.67%
Other theft37.50200.00%
Vehicle crime34.50-40.00%
Public order24.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-66.67%
Robbery11.500.00%
Burglary11.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime527.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.50-25.00%
Shoplifting34.5050.00%
Burglary34.500.00%
Drugs14.500.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour415.01100.00%
Other theft26.00100.00%
Shoplifting23.00-50.00%
Robbery13.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.01350.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.50300.00%
Shoplifting46.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime46.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.00-33.33%
Other theft13.000.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1031.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.010.00%
Vehicle crime24.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.000.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Public order11.500.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting421.01100.00%
Vehicle crime46.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.00300.00%
Other theft26.000.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime415.0133.33%
Public order26.000.00%
Shoplifting23.000.00%
Burglary13.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime319.51-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences34.50-25.00%
Shoplifting24.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.000.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime821.01700.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.000.00%
Other theft16.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.000.00%
Drugs16.000.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-66.67%
Public order11.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.010.00%
Vehicle crime36.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.50200.00%
Bicycle theft14.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.000.00%
Other theft14.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 0AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cattlelaith Lane
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 3. Wedgewood Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Seaton Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1