WF11 0LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 0LU

WF11 0LU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This WF11 0LU 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 0LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 0LU, encompassing approximately 1595 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF11 0LU area, explore the WF11 0LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF11 0LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowswater Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ennerdale Drive with total crimes: 3

WF11 0LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.66-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson35.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.9486.67%
Anti-social behaviour317.5550.00%
Burglary21.88-33.33%
Public order11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.05150.00%
Burglary39.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.91-40.00%
Public order33.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Other theft11.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.05-37.50%
Other theft46.27100.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.81166.67%
Criminal damage and arson210.03-66.67%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.76-45.45%
Other crime23.76100.00%
Other theft11.25-66.67%
Public order10.63-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.4222.22%
Other theft36.90-25.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88200.00%
Other crime11.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.28-30.77%
Other theft45.640.00%
Other crime22.510.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.91116.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.76100.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.40-37.50%
Burglary23.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Drugs11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In September 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 offences811.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.020.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202428
July 202415
June 20246
May 202410
April 202416
March 20246
February 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lowswater Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sycamore Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ennerdale Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Elm Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Poplar Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hazel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Windermere Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1