WF11 8DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8DG

WF11 8DG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8DG, encompassing approximately 1514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF11 8DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Island with total crimes: 1
  • Mowbray Court with total crimes: 1
  • Cow Lane with total crimes: 1

WF11 8DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.60-33.33%
Other theft22.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.24100.00%
Other theft23.960.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.6450.00%
Vehicle crime21.98-33.33%
Public order11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.8675.00%
Burglary54.62400.00%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Shoplifting11.32-80.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.64200.00%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9225.00%
Shoplifting23.30-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-75.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.1825.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.30-20.00%
Other theft42.64300.00%
Public order42.64300.00%
Drugs22.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.5666.67%
Shoplifting43.300.00%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-25.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.62-33.33%
Shoplifting22.64-33.33%
Burglary11.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.880.00%
Shoplifting33.96200.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.920.00%
Public order23.960.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 8DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Island
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mowbray Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. East View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Racca Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weeland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Springfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springfields Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Weeland Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fernley Green Road
    Total1
    Other theft1